Nectarine tree named ‘NECTAVANPI’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘NECTAVANPI’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, a semi-sweet yellow flesh of high-eating quality and an attractive red skin. Fruits can be consumed crunchy or melting.

Botanical classification: Prunus persica var. nucipersica.

Variety denomination: ‘NECTAVANPI’.

This application claims priority of Community plant variety right No.2009/0926 filed on May 18, 2009, which is hereby incorporated byreference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE VARIETY

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Prunuspersica var. nucipersica yellow nectarine tree, which has been given thedenomination ‘NECTAVANPI’. This tree, named ‘NECTAVANPI’, producesclingstone fruits of good eating quality for fresh market in end ofAugust, beginning of September in the 66—Pyrénées-Orientalesdepartement—France. Contrast is made to ‘Nectalady’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No.17,580), ‘Maillardou’ Bonbon (non-patented), ‘Maillarboom’ Bigboum(non-patented) and ‘Red Jim’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) yellownectarine trees, standard varieties, for reliable description.‘NECTAVANPI’ is a promising candidate for commercial success in that ithas an evenness of maturity, and produces regular fruits in largequantity and with a high productivity. It was chosen because of itshardiness and fruit lifetime before and after harvest, and because ofits aromatic semi-sweet taste.

ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY

‘NECTAVANPI’ nectarine tree originated in a cultivated area of the southof France, in the 66—Pyrénées-Orientales departement—France where it wastested. This place is under a Mediterranean climate (a temperate area),on the Mediterranean coastline. Winters are gentle and summers warm anddry. The amount of days with temperatures below 7° Celsius can varybetween 600 and 1200 hours per year. The place is sunny, with 2400 to2800 hours of sunny days per year on average. The prevailing wind iscalled ‘Tramontagne’: it dries the air, clears the sky from clouds, butits intensity can be strong and affect the harvest, fruit quantityand/or quality.

Marine moisture does not affect the place. Precipitations are irregularthrough the year and from one year to another. The amount of rainy daysdoes not exceed 80 days per year, and are mostly in Spring and Autumn.In May and October, very intense precipitations occasionally happen.Summer is dry with a few thunderstorms.

The ‘NECTAVANPI’ variety was selected from controlled crosses betweenthe ‘Maillardou’ Bonbon (non-patented) yellow nectarine tree (femaleparent) the ‘Maillarboom’ Bigboum (non-patented) yellow nectarine tree(male parent). ‘NECTAVANPI’ was provisionally designated, tested andgenetically identified by a genetic profile, as 03.22.124 NJ ASF 0413and was registered at the Official Catalogue of the Agriculture Ministryof the French Republic on Dec. 1, 2008 under number 1028952. It wasobtained by hybridizing and propagated by grafting on ‘Franc InraMontclar’ (non-patented), ‘Cadaman’ (non-patented) or ‘INRA GF 677’(non-patented) rootstock trees. It has been determined to have uniquetree and fruit characteristics making it worthy for commercial freshfruit production. There are no known effects of the rootstock varietiesset forth above on the scion cultivar. Asexually propagated plantsremained true to the original tree and all characteristics of the treeand the fruit were transmitted. The plant was reproduced asexually by usin Les Régalines, Route d'Alenya, La Prade de Mousseillous, 66200 ELNE,Pyrénées-Orientales, France. More particularly, the plant was reproducedby grafting.

SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY

The new and distinct variety of nectarine tree blooms in March atPerpignan in the Pyrénées-Orientales departement, France. Moreparticularly, it generally blooms approximately between March 2^(nd) andMarch 13^(th), approximately at the same time than ‘Nectalady’ (U.S.Plant Pat. No. 17,580).

The first fruit of ‘NECTAVANPI’ ripens at the end of August, generallyabout 3 to 4 days before ‘Nectalady’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,580).Comparatively, the male parent of the variety, ‘Maillarboom’ Bigboum(non-patented), ripens during the two first weeks of July. Moreparticularly, it approximately ripens between August 25^(th) andSeptember 4^(th) under normal climatic conditions.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the accompanying drawing, which are as nearly true as it isreasonably possible to make in a color illustration of this type:

FIG. 1 is a color photograph, which shows typical fruit specimens on atree of the new variety, leaves of the new variety, and a fruit cut inhalf with the stone left in the half for depicting the flesh and thestone of the new variety.

FIG. 2 is a color photograph, which shows a tree of the new variety inorchard.

FIG. 3 is a color photograph which shows leaves of the new variety, twowhole fruit sufficiently mature for harvesting and shipment, and a thirdfruit cut in half with the pit left in one of the halves for depictingthe fruit flesh, the pit cavity and the stone of the new variety.

FIG. 4 is a color photograph with reverse and side views of flowers ofthe new variety, and, with petals removed, reproductive organs of thenew variety.

Due to chemical development, processing and printing, the leaves andfruit depicted in these photographs may or may not be accurate whencompared to the actual botanical specimen.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

The tree, flowers, and fruit may vary in slight detail due to variationsin soil type, cultural practices, and climatic condition.

Trees are of medium stature, half-standing in a semi-spread tosemi-upright out aspect. The anthocyanic coloration of the floweringshoot is present excluding brushwood side away from sun. Floweringbegins semi-early in springtime. The type of flower is showy withgenerally medium to large petals of light to medium pink color. Leafglands are present and reniform. Time of maturity for consumption islate. The fruit flesh is yellow with generally no red pigmentation.Fruit skin color features a bright red blush on an orange ground color.Fruit taste is semi-sweet.

The ‘NECTAVANPI’ variety blooms almost at the same time and ripens 4days before the ‘Nectalady’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,580).However, ‘NECTAVANPI’ fruits are bigger than ‘Nectalady’ fruits, andclearly more appealing, especially because of a smoother skin surface.‘NECTAVANPI’ fruit skin is also less sensitive to damages caused byclimatic conditions, especially rains, and to conservation diseases than‘Nectalady’ fruit skin.

The ‘NECTAVANPI’ variety generally ripens 8 to 10 days after the ‘RedJim’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) variety. However, ‘NECTAVANPI’ fruitsare more appealing because of their larger blush coverage. ‘Red Jim’fruits have a balanced taste instead of semi-sweet taste for‘NECTAVANPI’ fruits.

The new variety female parent, which is ‘Maillardou’ Bonbon(non-patented), also has a late date of maturity, but ripens later thanthe new variety. ‘Maillardou’ fruits are medium in size, very round, oforange-red color and have a very sweet semi-sweet taste.

The new variety male parent, which is ‘Maillarboom’ Bigboum(non-patented), has a semi-early date of maturity, thus comparativelyripens earlier than the new variety. ‘Maillarboom’ fruits are veryappealing and of large size, entirely colored with a bright red blush,but the variety does not produce a large amount of pollen.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring more specifically to the pomological details of this new anddistinct variety of nectarine tree, the following was observed on treesin their fourth growing season under the ecological conditionsprevailing at the orchards located near the town of Elne,Pyrénées-Orientales departement, France. All observations have been doneon rootstock cultivars. Used rootstocks were ‘Franc Inra Montclar’(non-patented) trees or ‘Cadaman’ (non-patented) trees or ‘INRA GF 677’(non-patented) trees. All major color code designations are by referenceto The R.H.S. Colour Chart (Fourth Edition) provided by The RoyalHorticultural Society of Great Britain.

-   Tree:    -   -   Size.—Generally. — Considered large. The tree size the first            year was approximately 250 cm. The tree was pruned during            each following dormant season to a height of approximately            250 cm. Current season shoots growth could reach 60 to            80 cm. The tree size from the second year (second and next            years) reached a final height of 310 to 330 cm with current            season shoots length comprised.        -   Spread.—Approximately 100 cm with a cylindrical shape. The            whole orchard was oriented to a central leader organization,            with tree lines spaced of 4.0 meters and trees spaced of 1.0            meter in a same tree line. As a result, tree spread was            about 100 cm and the orchard contained 2500 trees by            hectare.        -   Vigour.—Considered average.        -   Productivity.—Very productive. Fruit set is spaced by            thinning to develop the remaining fruit into the desired            market sized fruit. The number of the fruit set varies with            the prevailing climatic conditions, and cultural practices            employed during the bloom period, and is therefore not            distinctive of the present variety.        -   Bearer.—Very regular. Fruit set was generally heavy during            the years of observation and thinning of 1 fruit on 3 was            generally necessary every year.        -   Form.—The ‘NECTAVANPI’ variety has naturally a semi-spread            to semi-upright shape.        -   Density.—Considered dense.        -   Hardiness.—The present tree was grown and evaluated in            France. The variety appeared to be hardy under typical            central Pyrénées-Orientales departement climatic conditions            and was partly selected because of its hardiness.            Experimentations on different sites with winter chilling            requirement comprised between 350 and 1200 hours showed a            good behavior of the tree in all cases. Ascertained            temperatures as low as −12 degrees Celsius in winter caused            no damages to the tree. The tree was also very resistant to            frosty springtime weather.-   Trunk:    -   -   Diameter.—Approximately between 6.0 and 7.5 cm in diameter            when measured at a distance of approximately 30 cm above the            soil level.        -   Bark texture.—Considered rough.        -   Lenticels.—Numerous lenticels are present. The lenticels            range in size from approximately 0.5 to 0.7 cm in width, and            from 0.15 to 0.2 cm in height.        -   Lenticel color.—The outside of lenticels has a silver-grey            color (RHS Grey 201 C), whereas the inside is considered            brown (RHS Greyed Orange 166 B).        -   Bark coloration.—The bark has a silver-grey color (RHS Grey            201 C or RHS Black 202 C)-   Branches:    -   -   Size.—Mature branches as well as current season shoots are            medium for the variety.        -   Diameter.—Average as compared to other nectarine varieties.            The current season shoots have a diameter from 5.0 to 6.0            millimeters, and branches of trees have a diameter comprised            between 18.0 and 25.0 millimeters.        -   Surface texture.—Average, several years old wood has no            furrowed appearance.        -   Crotch angles.—Primary branches are considered variable, but            the crotch angles are generally between 60 and 80 degrees            from the horizontal axis. This particular characteristic is            not considered distinctive of the variety, however.        -   Current season shoots.—Surface texture. — Substantially            glabrous.        -   Internode length.—Generally 20.0 to 32.0 millimeters.        -   Color of mature branches.—Medium brown (RHS Grey Brown 199 A            to B).        -   Current seasons shoots.—Color. — The color of new shoot tips            is considered a light yellow green (varying from RHS Yellow            Green 144 A to RHS Yellow Green 144 C) on lower part of new            shoot tips, whereas the upper part is colored in purple            brown to red brown (RHS Greyed Purple Group 187 A to B or            RHS Greyed Red 182 A).-   Leaves:    -   -   Size.—Considered medium to large for the species. The ratio            leaf length/leaf width is above 4.        -   Leaf length.—Approximately 140 to 200 millimeters with            petiole.        -   Leaf width.—Approximately 35 to 48 millimeters.        -   Leaf base shape.—Concave.        -   Leaf form.—Lanceolate.        -   Leaf tip form.—Small and acuminate.        -   Leaf color.—Upper leaf surface. — Dark Green (RHS Green 137            A). Lower surface. — Medium Green (RHS Green 137 B to 137            C).        -   Leaf texture.—Smooth and glabrous.        -   Leaf venation.—Pinnately veined.        -   Mid-vein.—Color. — Generally a Light yellow green (RHS            Yellow Green 145 D to 145 C).        -   Leaf margins.—Slightly undulating.        -   Form.—Considered slightly dentate.        -   Uniformity.—Leaves are isolated or grouped by 2 or 3. In            this last case, one leaf of normal size is found with one or            two smaller leaves (at least 50% smaller).        -   Leaf petioles.—Size. — Considered medium. Length. — About            8.0 to 12.0 mm. Diameter. — About 1.5 mm. Color. — Light            yellow green (RHS Yellow Green 144 D to 144 C).        -   Leaf glands.—Size. — Considered medium, about 1.5 mm.            Number. — Generally 2 or 3, but up to 5 leaf glands can be            found. Type. — Reniform. Color. — On young leaves, leaf            glands color is considered a pale green (RHS Green 144 B to            A). On older leaves, leaf glands color turn to a dark brown            (RHS Grey Brown 199 A to 199 B).        -   Leaf stipules.—Generally. — No leaf stipules were observed.            But as seen in the characteristic relative to the leaves            uniformity, it is possible to find leaves by groups of 2 or            3, with a normal-size leaf and smaller ones.-   Flowers:    -   -   Flower buds.—Generally. — At pre-floral stage of            development, the floral buds are conic in form with a round            tip. Their form is evolving until blooming, with variables            dimensions. Just before blooming, floral buds are            approximately 11.0 millimeters wide and approximately 20.0            millimeters long.        -   Flower buds.—Color. — This characteristic is dependent upon            the proximity to bloom. At pre-floral stage of development,            the bottom of the flowers buds, formed by sepals, is of            purple-brown color (Generally RHS Greyed Purple 183 A to C);            the corolla, formed by petals, is generally of medium pink            color (RHS Red Purple 69 B to C or RHS Red Purple 65 A to            C). Petals color shows an evolution until the end of            flowering. The buds are considered hardy under typical            central Pyrénées-Orientales departement climatic conditions.        -   Hardiness.—No winter injury was noted during the last            several years of evaluation in the central Pyrénées            Orientales departement, with winter temperatures as low as            −10 degrees Celsius in January. The current variety has not            been intentionally subjected to drought or heat stress, but            the variety showed a very good resistance in orchard to            temperatures up to 42 degrees Celsius with an average            temperature between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius during 3 weeks            in summer.        -   Date of bloom.—Generally early March. The first bloom was            observed on Mar. 5, 2001.        -   Blooming time.—Considered medium in relative comparison to            other commercial nectarine cultivars grown in the            Pyrénées-Orientales departement, France. The date of full            bloom is observed in March, more particularly between March            2^(nd) and March 13^(th). The date of bloom varies slightly            with climatic conditions and cultural practices. Last            observed blooming times were from Mar. 10, 2006 to Mar. 20,            2006, then from Mar. 4, 2007 to Mar. 16, 2007, then from            Feb. 22, 2008 to Mar. 3, 2008, then from Mar. 2, 2009 to            Mar. 13, 2009.        -   Duration of bloom.—Approximately 12 days. This            characteristic varies slightly with the prevailing climatic            conditions.        -   Flower type.—The variety is considered to have showy type            flowers.        -   Flower size.—Considered medium to large. Flower diameter at            full bloom is approximately between 34.0 to 40.0            millimeters.        -   Bloom quantity.—Considered good, approximately 40 flowers            per meter.        -   Flower bud frequency.—Generally 2 flower buds appear per            node, occasionally 1.        -   Petal size.—Generally. — Considered medium to large for the            species.        -   Length.—Generally between 19.0 millimeters.        -   Width.—Generally between 17.0 millimeters.        -   Petal form.—Rounded.        -   Petal count.—Generally 5.        -   Petal texture.—Smooth and glabrous.        -   Petal color.—Pale to Medium Pink (RHS Red Purple 69 B to C            or RHS Red Purple 65 B to C) slightly darkening over time.        -   Fragrance.—Slight.        -   Petal claw.—Form. — The claw is considered to have a conic            form with a slighty rounded extremity. Length. —            Approximately between 6.0 and 7.0 millimeters. Width. —            Approximately 3.0 to 4.0 millimeters.        -   Petal margins.—Generally slightly undulated.        -   Petal apex.—Generally. — The petal apices have a large            dome-shaped form.        -   Flower pedicel.—Length. — Considered medium to long and            having an average length of approximately 3.0 to 4.0            millimeters. Diameter. — Approximately 2.0 millimeters.            Color. — A medium brown (RHS Grey Brown N199 B to 199 C).        -   Floral nectaries.—Color. — A flat golden orange            (approximately RHS Greyed Red 178 C to B).        -   Calyx.—Internal surface texture — Smooth and glabrous.            Color. — The outer surface of the calyx is considered of            Purple-brown (RHS Greyed Purple 183 A) color.        -   Sepals.—Surface texture. — The outer surface has a fine            pubescent texture. Size. — Generally medium. Color. — Red            (Approximately RHS Greyed Red 178 A).        -   Average number of stamens per flower.—About 43 stamens per            flower.        -   Anthers.—Generally.— Medium in length. Color. — Red to            orange-red color (approximately RHS Greyed Purple Group 178            A). Anthers are becoming yellow at maturity.        -   Pollen production.—Pollen is abundant, and has a yellow            color (Approximately RHS Yellow Orange 17 B to C). The            present variety is considered self fruitful            (self-pollinating).        -   Filaments.—Size. — Variable in length, approximately 9.0 to            14.0 millimeters in length. Filaments length is generally            longer or equal to pistil's length.        -   Color.—Considered light pink (varying from RHS Red Purple 62            C to D) darkening over time.        -   Pistil.—Number. —Usually 1.        -   Generally.—Medium in size. Length. — Approximately 16.0 to            19.0 millimeters including the ovary; Generally            approximately equal or smaller than filament's length.            Color. — Considered a very pale green (RHS Yellow Green 150            D Group or RHS Yellow Green 151 D Group). Surface texture. —            The variety has a glabrous pistil.-   Fruit:    -   -   Maturity when described.—Very firm ripe condition (shipping            ripe).        -   Date of first picking.—Aug. 25, 2001. The picking generally            occurs between August 25^(th) and September 4^(th) under            normal climatic conditions. The date of harvest varies            slightly with the prevailing climatic conditions.        -   Date of last picking.—Sep. 4, 2001. Picking can generally be            achieved with only 2 harvests within approximately 12 days.            Last known picking times were from Aug. 25, 2005 to Sep. 4,            2005, then from Aug. 26, 2006 to Sep. 4, 2006, then from            Aug. 24, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2007, then from Aug. 23, 2008 to            Sep. 2, 2008, then from Aug. 31, 2009 to Sep. 11, 2009.        -   Size.—Generally. Considered large, and homogenous between            fruits.        -   Average cheek diameter.—Approximately 72.0 to 800            millimeters.        -   Average axial diameter.—Approximately 67.0 to 75.0            millimeters.        -   Typical weight.—Approximately between 250.0 and 280.0 grams.            This characteristic is high dependent upon the prevailing            cultural practices, and therefore is not particularly            distinctive of the variety.        -   Fruit form.—Generally. — Round to slightly oblate. The fruit            is generally uniform in symmetry viewed from the suture's            plane.        -   Fruit suture.—Shallow and smooth, extending from the base to            the apex. No apparent callousing or stitching exists along            the suture line.        -   Suture.—Color. — This has generally a color similar to the            whole fruit color, a bright red blush (RHS Red Purple 59A)            over a orange-red ground (RHS Orange Red N 34 A or RHS            Orange N 25 A to C).        -   Ventral surface.—Form. — Smooth.        -   Apex.—Non-prominent, small.        -   Base.—Wide-mouthed, shallow.        -   Stem cavity.—Average depth of the stem cavity is about            0.8 cm. Average width is about 1.5 cm.        -   Fruit skin.—Thickness. — Considered very thick and strong,            and very tenacious to the flesh to tenacious to the flesh            depending on stage of maturity. Texture. — Glabrous. Taste.            — Semi-sweet, aromatic, with a high level of sugars.            Tendency to crack. — None observed.        -   Color.—Blush color. — This blush color is generally a bright            red blush (RHS Red Purple 59 A). The red blush covers            between 50% and 90% of the fruit skin surface. Ground color.            — Orange (RHS Orange Red N 34 A or RHS Orange N 25 A to C)            on about 10% to 50% of the fruit skin surface.        -   Fruit stem.—Medium in length, approximately 5.0 millimeters.        -   Diameter.—Approximately 4.0 millimeters.        -   Color.—Pale green (RHS Yellow Green 145A to 145 B).        -   Flesh.—Ripens. — Very evenly, homogenous, long shelf-life of            the fruit. Texture. — Very firm, very dense, juicy at            harvest maturity stage. Fibers. — No fibers. Aroma. —            Pronounced. Eating quality. — Considered very good and            aromatic. Flavor. — Considered semi-sweet. The Brix is            generally superior to 13.0 degrees. Acidity is comprised            between 6 and 9 meq/100 ml. The flavor is considered            aromatic. The flesh is juicy. Juice. — Very juicy at            complete maturity. Brix. — Generally superior to 13.0            degrees. This characteristic varies slightly with the number            of fruit per tree, the prevailing cultural practices and the            surrounding climatic conditions. Flesh color. — Generally            Yellow Orange (RHS Yellow Orange 16 B to C). There is            generally no red pigmentation under the skin. However, the            flesh is red inside the stone cavity and around the stone            cavity, forming a star-shape of about 1 cm of diameter.-   Stone:    -   -   Type.—Clingstone.        -   Size.—Considered medium to large for the variety. The stone            size varies significantly depending upon the tree vigor,            crop load and prevailing growing conditions.        -   Length.—Approximately 30 to 33.0 millimeters.        -   Width.—Approximately 22 to 24.0 millimeters.        -   Diameter.—Approximately 17.0 to 19.0 millimeters.        -   Form.—Elliptic.        -   Base.—Straight.        -   Apex.—Shape. — The stone apex has a small sharp tip.        -   Stone cavity.—Considered medium to large-sized, with an            elliptic-form. Stone cavity's dimensions correspond to the            stone's dimensions.        -   Stone surface.—Surface texture. — The pit is transversely            furrowed on its entire surface. Furrows are more pronounced            toward the apex. The stone is pitted toward the base. Relief            is generally prominent and present basally. Ridges. — The            surface texture is generally characterized by more prominent            ridges along the ventral edges and is more prominent at the            apical tip.        -   Ventral edge.—Width. — Considered small to medium, and            having a dimension of approximately 2.0 millimeters at            mid-suture.        -   Dorsal edge.—Shape. — Grooved.        -   Stone color.—The color of the dry stone is generally a light            orange-brown (RHS Greyed Orange 166 A to D).        -   Tendency to split.—Splitting is generally absent.        -   Kernel.—Size. — The kernel is considered medium. Length. —            About 20.0 millimeters. Width. — About 12.0 millimeters.            Thickness. — About 3.0 to 4.0 millimeters. Form. —            Considered flattened and elliptic. Pellicle. — Slightly            pubescent. Color. — The kernel skin is brown-orange (RHS            Greyed Orange 167 C) with darker brown-orange streaks (RHS            Greyed Orange 166 C). The almond, which is the seed of the            kernel, is cream-white (RHS Orange White 159 D). The kernel            and its embryo are mature at the time of fruit maturity.-   Use: The subject variety ‘NECTAVANPI’ is considered to be a    nectarine tree of the late season of maturity, which produces    aromatic semi-sweet fruit with a brix higher than 13 degrees. Fruits    are excellent for uncooked consumption, crunchy or at full maturity.    Due to their flesh quality, firmness and density, they can also be    commercialized as 4^(th) range product (packed fruit or fruit in    bags for example). Fruits are also useful for both local and very    long distance shipping because they have a long shelf life after    harvesting, up to 1 month.-   Keeping quality: Remarkable. Fruits stayed a little more than one    week on tree before harvest and then, has stored well more than 4    weeks after harvest at 2.0 degree Celsius. They have a slow    maturation and a long shelf life both on the tree after growth    completion and after harvesting without alteration.-   Shipping quality: Considered very good. Fruits of the new nectarine    variety showed minimal bruising of the flesh or skin damage after    being subjected to normal harvesting and packing procedures. Its    resistance to handling during harvest and packing and its long shelf    life without alteration after harvest easily permit 3 to 4 weeks    shipping at 2 degrees Celsius.-   Resistance to insects and disease: No particular susceptibilities    were noted. Under our climatic conditions, favourable to powdery    mildew, and with few treatments, the present variety has not been    shown to be very sensitive to powdery mildew, or conservation    diseases and decay due to its thick and strong skin. No    bacteriostatic substances were applied, and no symptom was observed.

Although the new variety of nectarine tree possesses the describedcharacteristics when grown under the ecological conditions prevailingnear the town of Elne, France, it should be understood that variationsof the usual magnitude and characteristics incident to changes ingrowing conditions, fertilization, pruning, pest control andhorticultural management are to be expected.

1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree as illustrated anddescribed, characterized by fruits of very long shelf life withoutalteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet yellow fleshof high eating quality and an attractive skin, with a very highpercentage of red blush.